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    Can I make a claim if I have been injured in a pool?

    Pool owners have a duty of care to minimise foreseeable risks of injury. If an injury arises due to someone elses negligence, the pool owner can be held accountable and you may be entitled to make a public liability claim.

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  • Male working a dangerous job that can cause a work injury, he is using a grinder to cut through stone
    Victoria

    Zaparas Lawyers secures damages for a worker diagnosed with Silicosis

    Zaparas Lawyers recently assisted one of their silicosis clients with a preserved lung function to secure over $350,000 in pain and suffering damages following one of the Victoria’s first serious injury originating motion hearings for a stonemason with silicosis.

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  • Young female driver driving distracted whilst looking at their mobile phone potentially causing a road accident
    Queensland

    Driven to distraction: Mobile phones a growing road safety threat

    More than 1300 people are killed or seriously injured in car or road accidents in Queensland each year because of driver distraction or inattention, including from mobile phones.

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  • Concept image of anxiety and depression cartoon head with scrunched up paper around it indicating that this person may have a psychological injury

    Mental illness and Total and Permanent Disability claims

    Injuries and illnesses aren’t always just physical. Fortunately, TPD claims cover all types of injuries, including psychological and mental illness.

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  • Male worker in warehouse standing front on with arms crossed wearing a protective helmet and glasses

    Australia records 194 deaths at work in 2020

    SafeWork Australia released their Work-Related Traumatic Injuries Report 2020 which found there were 194 workplace fatalities in 2020.

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  • Man sitting on sofa thinking about making a TPD claim for his chronic illness

    What is a Public Liability claim?

    A public liability claim arises when a person has been injured in a public place or on a private property due to someone else’s fault. Examples of public places and private property include: Entitlements under Public Liability comprise of pain and suffering …

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  • Young female driving car during the night when more serious injuries occur in road accidents
    Queensland

    Things you should know about CTP claims

    Accidents on the road are an unfortunate part of life. If you’re injured in a car or road accident here are some things you should know about CTP insurance claims.

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  • Children sitting in backseat of car paying with toys that may be filled with asbestos that can cause injury

    Asbestos product imports highlight need to understand product liability rights

    Despite a 20-year ban on the importation and use of asbestos, it’s still slipping past our borders in products. We remind you of your rights around product liability and Australian Consumer Law.

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  • The impact of asbestos exposure on Australian lives

    Did you know the majority of compensated mesothelioma claims and asbestosis claims are made by tradespeople and labourers?

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  • Photo of a worker on a construction site shaking hands with his lawyer
    Victoria

    Why your personal credibility is important in court

    It’s an unpopular topic – the idea that the Court makes a value judgement about a person’s credibility based on their past and present behaviour. But it is also a reality of legal proceedings and something worth understanding properly.

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    Victoria

    Product Liability and Consumer Law Explained

    You may have heard of Australian Consumer Law being used to get a replacement if your TV or washing machine are faulty, but did you know the same laws provide compensation if you’re injured due to a faulty product?

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    The importance of having a lawyer for a superannuation insurance claim

    It can often be a difficult and stressful time if you are unable to work due to an injury or illness. There are a number of reasons why it is important to have a lawyer when making a superannuation insurance claim.

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